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    Event Setups & Room Layouts

    A setup to compliment your event

    To assist with the setup and delivery of your event, we have compiled an array of layouts with descriptions. Please note that due to furniture constraints, some layouts are not compatible at the same time, i.e. full lecture style in both venue spaces. Please discuss your setup requirements with our team.

    The Interpretation Suite

    Our lobby area accommodates up to 40 guests standing and features either a special edition Wealth of Nations or The Theory of Moral Sentiments on display. The interactive screens provide an engaging account of Adam Smith’s life and works.

    Activity recommendations:

    • Holding area for guests as they arrive before heading into the main House
    • Hosting a canapé and drinks reception
    • Teas/coffees, buffet lunches

    Layout options:

    • RSVP/Registration table
    • Coat rail with hangers
    • Catering tables for refreshments
    • Poseur tables

    Please note this space is the entrance area to the House and access to bathroom facilities, therefore unable to function as a closed door private event space.

    Reading Room

    The Reading Room is situated on the first floor and features our Smith Library Restoration.

    Activity recommendations:

    • Meetings, workshops and seminars
    • Roundtable discussions and debates
    • Formal Dinners
    • Canapé and drinks reception
    • Recording/filming
    • Networking
    BOARDROOM SETUP

    Standard set up accommodates 12 people seated.
    Maximum seated option is 24 people as shown in image gallery below.

    Includes:

    • Max 2 seats per table
    • Max 12 tables
    • Lectern
    dinner SETUP

    For an intimate formal dinner as pictured we suggest up to 18 guests. Maximum seated dining capacity is 24, recommended only for relaxed service dining due to room restrictions. Seating can be offered boardroom style or on round tables.

    Boardroom dinner set up includes:

    • Max 2 seats per table
    • Max 9 tables
    • Lectern

    Round table dinner set up includes:

    • Max 4 seats per table
    • Max 6 tables
    • Lectern

    [Linen, crockery and flowers are supplied by chosen catering and florist suppliers.]

    Lecture Room

    LECTURE SETUP

    Seats up to 60 people

    Includes:

    • Max 60 seats
    • Stage in front of screen
    • Lectern on stage
    • 2 bucket chairs on stage

    Should the event require AV support for live streaming or recording, capacity will reduce to 52/56 depending on AV set up requirements.

    CABARET/THEATRE SETUP

    Seats up to 50 people as shown in our image gallery below

    Includes:

    • Max 50 seats
    • Lectern

    Event Gallery

    Panmure House Lecture Room during an insightful Adam Smith Lecture with a full house of guests
    The Lecture Room during an insightful Adam Smith Lecture.
    Panmure House Reading Room dining table with Smith Portrait in background
    The Reading Room set for dinner.
    Panmure House formal dining room table setting
    The Reading Room set for dinner guests.
    Panmure House Interpretation Suite set for drinks reception event
    The Interpretation Suite.
    Panmure House Reception Canapes plate
    Canapes and drinks reception hosted in the Reading Room.
    The Lecture Room in our 'Fringe' cabaret layout, situated on the 2nd floor.
    The Reading Room for 24 guests seated.
    A bustling Reading Room Reception.
    • Panmure House Lecture Room during an insightful Adam Smith Lecture with a full house of guests
    • Panmure House Reading Room dining table with Smith Portrait in background
    • Panmure House formal dining room table setting
    • Panmure House Interpretation Suite set for drinks reception event
    • Panmure House Reception Canapes plate
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